Big things are pending.
Today’s job interview went smashingly well. The interviewer mentioned several areas of expertise that they were looking for, and — well, I had notable experience in all of those areas. (”Why yes, I *am* familiar with MediaWiki syntax!”) It certainly didn’t hurt that I am used to dealing with fiercely independent fiefdoms or that I don’t get flustered by operating systems localized to something other than English.
Next week I’m going to be meeting with the department’s admin staff and with a couple senior-level people. Nothing is definite yet, but after today my prospects for a change of office scenery look VERY good.
Also met up with an on-again-off-again chorus member, who is unable to perform in this show but who helped set up the local gay bike racing club. Bike racing is a summer-only thing for him, and he’s long had an interest in playing rugby. Long story short: we’ve decided to go to a couple practices for a local predominantly-straight club, try things out, then make a further decision about starting a predominantly-gay club. His experiences with Big Crank should prove very valuable should we take the latter route; aside from the networking he’s done there, he also knows a thing or two about the administrative back-end work involved in establishing such a group.
J* will be attending a Bombers practice tomorrow night, just to check things out, but he’s as excited as I am about this…
Also: found Fred’s favorite draught beverage on, uh, draught here, at a local Welsh pub. Methinks I’ll be returning with him soon.
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September 28th, 2007 at 13:40:41
In the background I hear Ethel Merman singing Everything’s Coming Up Roses!